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Podcast Episode 382: Listen and Learn — Negligence: Proximate Cause

March 21, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re discussing Proximate Cause – a subtopic of Negligence in Tort Law.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Reviewing the elements of negligence
  • The two hurdles a plaintiff must overcome when it comes to causation
  • The rule for proximate cause
  • Intervening causes and intervening criminal acts
  • Analyzing two hypos from previous California bar exams

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 381: Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World (w/Eve Rodsky)

March 14, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have attorney and author Eve Rodsky back with us to discuss, amongst other things, her latest book, Find Your Unicorn Space.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Eve’s work and research that led to writing her books
  • The Fair Play book and documentary
  • What is a unicorn space and how do we find it?
  • Pursuing creative activities through curiosity, connection, and completion
  • Should we strive to be happy all the time?
  • How to make time for hobbies, especially if you’re working or have children
  • How to protect your unicorn space during times of crisis or challenges

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 380: Why BigLaw Isn’t for Everyone (w/Sadie Jones)

March 7, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with our career consultant Sadie Jones about why a career in BigLaw might not be for everyone.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Which firms are considered “BigLaw”?
  • The work you might expect to be doing in a BigLaw firm
  • What personality types fit into BigLaw firms better?
  • What’s specific about the BigLaw work environment?
  • Summer associate positions at BigLaw vs. other firms

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 379: Quick Tips — Bluebooking Like a Pro

February 28, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, in another episode from our “Quick Tips” series, we’re sharing some advice to help you master using the Bluebook for your Legal Writing class or a law journal.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is bluebooking and why is it important?
  • Applications of the Bluebook in law school
  • How the Bluebook is set up
  • Five tips that will help you bluebook like a pro

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 378: When to Start the 2L Job Hunt (w/Sadie Jones)

February 21, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about the timeline of the 2L job hunt.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Should you be concerned if you’re a 2L without a summer job by mid-February?
  • Should you start looking for a 2L job in your 1L year?
  • The typical timeline for different types of jobs – BigLaw, public interest, small firms, etc.
  • What you can start doing to get a jump-start on looking for a job
  • The importance of grades when it comes to job searching
  • Is it worth doing OCI if it’s a long-shot option?

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 377: Listen and Learn — The Rule Against Perpetuities (Property Law)

February 14, 2023 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, we’re going to focus on the definition of the rule against perpetuities, and work through some hypotheticals to break down the elements of the rule.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Definition of the rule against perpetuities
  • Present and future interests
  • Types of executory interests
  • When a class gift becomes vested
  • Examples of questions involving perpetuities and how to work through them

Thanks for listening!

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